1.1 Use the Latest Package Updates

Information

The Solaris 11 OS should be periodically updated to install or upgrade software packages that will enhance the security, reliability, and performance of the system.

Rationale:

For the Solaris 11 OS, there will be no more software patches issued, but rather security and other improvements will be installed by updating one or more software packages.

Solution

Run the following command to refresh the package catalog, download and apply any available updates:

# pkg update

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/4777

Item Details

Category: RISK ASSESSMENT, SYSTEM AND INFORMATION INTEGRITY

References: 800-53|RA-5, 800-53|SI-2, 800-53|SI-2(2), CSCv7|3.4

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